FM2ARIK05 Industry Knowledge
FM2ARIK05 Industry Knowledge
- Course description
- Course codeFM2ARIK05
- Level of study5.2
- Program of studyTechnical Design Building Information modelling BIM
- Credits5
- Course coordinatorCarlos Henriquez
The course provides knowledge of exercising entrepreneurship, project acquisition and job application processes in the industry. Candidates are prepared for a professional career where the start-up and operation of his/her own company is central. This includes administrative, economic, and practical tasks. This way, candidates are prepared to create his/her own remunerative workplace.
The aim of this course is to give the candidate good prerequisites for acquiring a job, further studies or starting and running his/her own business after graduation. Understanding his/her own industry and practice with financial and administrative operations of a company will provide real-life experiences, whether the graduate decides to start a business or apply for a job.
The candidate:
- has knowledge of entrepreneurship, management, economics and marketing and basic processes for starting and running a company.
- has knowledge of different presentation techniques and professional production of a CV for job applications.
- can assess his/her own company operations in relation to applicable norms, requirements, budgets and accounting.
- is familiar with the current job market trends, job search processes and work opportunities within the building and construction industry.
The candidate:
- has insight into his/her possible legal structures and management alternatives for practicing good entrepreneurship.
- can reflect over the current market development costs and projected costs in relation to applicable norms and practices, and adjust it under supervision.
- can find information about regulations and guidelines for responsible operations of his/her own company and refer to relevant information regarding potential issues and difficulties.
The candidate:
- has insight into how to plan a client project in accordance to projected deadlines, budgets, expected quality and carry out basic accounting.
- can exchange points of view with peers and industry professionals and participate in discussions about projects and the development of profitable entrepreneurship.
- can contribute to the development of start-up companies and entrepreneurship.
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.